Coming soon: a small laboratory in a box will be able to run diagnostics at home, for things like hormone levels, health checks, vitamin needs and more. The proposed base unit will sell for 199 USD, with single use analysis cartridges sold separately.
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'Kuba Kickz' are defensive weapon for your shoes. The high impact plastic spikes fit between the laces of ordinary shoes, turning them into an effective 'force multiplier'. Cost: 12 USD
Read more, watch the video, and order via Kubajitsu:
JR East announced a new luxury sleeper train called the 'cruise train' will begin service in 2017. The very un-train-like interior will certainly be a big hit.
Read more about it via Spoon Tamago:
When British Character combines with Italian Craftsmanship, the Mini Superleggera is the result. A one off concept, but certainly some of the styling queues will be incorporated into future models.
Read more and watch the video via Mini:
For around thirty years, the 'BTT-3 Banshee' has been blown to smithereens by the UK Royal Navy - on purpose. The unmanned aerial target drone can skim along at 120KPH before it's trip is abruptly ended.
Read more about them vi Meggitt:
The 'Ding Dong Breaching Tool' is a new combination sledgehammer, battering ram, and pry bar - for those not-so-subtle situations.
Info and order via Gerber Gear:
Black belt Victor Marx demonstrates his 'quick as a wink' disarm technique ...really, don't try this at home.
Disarm via YouTube:
As we stand at the brink of a new age in Space Tourism, an important question needs to be asked - 'how will we drink cocktails in zero gravity?' The Cosmic LifeStyle group has the answer - The zero gravity cocktail project.
Read more about it via Cosmic LifeStyle:
In the animal kingdom, geckos are champion climbers. DARPA has funded a project to mimic their climbing skills using an artificial material - 'Geckskin'.
Read more about it via DARPA:
'RID-3 Tactical Balls' are an alternative to 'flash bang' type grenades for distracting and disorienting bad guys. While not as intense, the strobes are a good choice when a flammable device is not an option. Cost: 45 USD for a set of 3
Info and order via Brite-Strike:
NewViewWear is working on life recording that's a little less obtrusive. Their idea is a clothing line that integrates a small streaming camera discreetly into the lining as to not spoil the moment. Photo or HD footage can be streamed for safe keeping.
Read more about it via Indiegogo:
The design company that is working on the 31 mile bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai has another interesting idea - 10 kilometer square floating cities that are self contained. The semi-submerged floating cities would include docking systems for submarines, and be self contained.
Read more about it via Dezeen:
Later this year, Skype will be providing real time translation for multiple languages. Each video conference participant will speak in their native language - and the receiving end will have it displayed subtitled in their language.
Read more about and watch a demo video via Microsoft:
A couple of designers in California have dreamed up the 'GF7 Jet Powered Flying Car'. Using a combination of electrical and jet power, they anticipate a top end flying speed of 550 MPH. A Prototype is planned for four years from now. Cost: Estimated 3 Million USD
Read more about it via Discovery News:
The 'EasyBreath Snorkeling Mask' is a full face dive mask with an integrated snorkel. A duel air path and anti-fog technology will have you paddling comfortably for hours. Cost: 39 GPB
Info, video and order via Tribord:
